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Singapore Cancer Society - Central Singapore Cancer Screening & Education Centre

Screening Services:

• Breast examination
• Pap smear
• Stool occult blood test

Please call Tel: 6396 6241 for an appointment

Singapore Cancer Society - Central Singapore Cancer Screening & Education Centre is the first satellite community screening center launched by the Society to bring cancer screening closer to the doorsteps of the residents.

Cancer is now the Number One killer disease in the country, claiming more than 4000 lives a year or accounting for 27% of total deaths. Hence, Singapore Cancer Society is towards increasing cancer awareness through our education programmes and screening services.

Most cancers are curable, if detected EARLY. Through our public education on cancer prevention and importance of screening, Singapore Cancer Society hope that the majority of the population will be more enlightened and be encouraged to go for screening.

SERVICES

Screening

Screening tests can help to detect cancer even before the symptoms appear. Treatment at this stage offers a much better chance of cure.

The following services are provided free of charge:

• Breast examination and education on Breast Self Examination (BSE)
• Pap Smear test for cervical cancer
• Faecal occult blood test for colorectal cancer

You need to make an appointment for any of the above services, Please call Tel:6396 6241 during office hours for an appointment.

GUIDELINES FOR SCREENING

BREAST CANCER is the most common cancer among women in Singapore, with more than 1000 women being diagnosed with the disease annually. Women who are in high risk groups should see a doctor for advice and may need to go for screening earlier and more frequently,

COLORECTAL CANCER is the 2nd most common cancer among Singapore men and women, Combined together, it is the number one cancer here. 90% of colorectal cancers occur in persons aged 50 and above. Screening will help to detect polyps or the cancer early.

CERVICAL CANCER is the 4th most common cancer among Singapore women. A Pap smear test can detect pre-cancerous changes or early cancer which are easier to treat and which have better survival outcome.

EDUCATIONAL
Singapore Cancer Society also conducts educational talks on cancer prevention for the public. Members and volunteers of the Singapore Cancer Society's various support groups like the New Voice Club, Ostomy Club, Oncology Support Group and the Reach To Recovery Programme also utilise the Centre's facilities for their regular meetings.

OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6.O0pm.
* Singapore Cancer Society are closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.